As stem cells differentiate, they become more specialized. Identify the answer choice that orders the cell types from least differentiated to most differentiated.(1 point)

Question

Responses

pluripotent stem cells → multipotent stem cells → totipotent stem cells → neuron
pluripotent stem cells → multipotent stem cells → totipotent stem cells → neuron

totipotent stem cells → pluripotent stem cells → multipotent stem cells → neuron
totipotent stem cells → pluripotent stem cells → multipotent stem cells → neuron

multipotent stem cells → totipotent stem cells → pluripotent stem cells → neuron
multipotent stem cells → totipotent stem cells → pluripotent stem cells → neuron

neuron → multipotent stem cells → pluripotent stem cells → totipotent stem cells

Answer 1

The correct order of cell types from least differentiated to most differentiated is:

totipotent stem cells → pluripotent stem cells → multipotent stem cells → neuron

Here's the reasoning:

• Totipotent stem cells can develop into any type of cell in the body, as well as the extraembryonic (placental) tissues.
• Pluripotent stem cells can develop into almost any cell type but cannot form extraembryonic tissues.
• Multipotent stem cells are more specialized and can only develop into a limited range of cell types related to a specific tissue or organ.
• Neurons are fully differentiated cell types specialized for a specific function in the nervous system.

Thus, the correct choice is: totipotent stem cells → pluripotent stem cells → multipotent stem cells → neuron.